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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.60, 12,431.36 and 5,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.60, 12,431.36 and 5,281.60 is: 7,287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.60 : 12,431.36 = 5,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.60/12,431.36 = 5,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.60x = 12,431.36 × 5,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.60x = 65,657,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,657,470.98/9,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,287.50

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